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Ratatouille

Just like out of the movie, this ratatouille delivers on flavour and looks beautiful too! It’s perfect for a late summer harvest of zucchinis and tomatoes, but can be made anytime you have the produce on-hand. It’s easiest to slice the vegetables with a mandoline, but with some patience it can easily be done with…

Creamy Lentils (Vegan)

This delicious side dish is made in 5 minutes and goes with a huge variety of meals. Try it on pasta, a Buddha bowl, on toast, or in a wrap! Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! 1 398ml jar/can French lentils, drained (or soak and cook about 3/4C of dried lentils) 1 Tbsp Olive Us Tuscan…

Marinara and Pesto Cavatappi Pasta Bake

Warm and comforting, pop this dish in the oven at the end of a long day or serve it at a lunch with friends alongside a glass of red wine. ½ lb Pesto Cavatappi pasta (or another short cut pasta—find it at Olive Us!) 1 1/2C Marinara sauce 1/2C pesto (find our recipe here, find…

Fresh Tomato Buddha Bowl with Hummus

Delicious and comforting bowl at the end of summer when tomatoes are in full swing! In a bowl, layer: 1/2C whole grain rice 1C greens of choice 3-4 small tomatoes, sliced 1-2 radishes or salad turnips, sliced ½ an avocado, sliced 2Tbsp seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, sesame etc.) 1Tbsp goat cheese, crumbled (optional) Dress with: 1…

Tomato Fettuccine Salad with Lemon Garlic Parmesan Sauce

This refreshing summer pasta dish is a perfect 20-minute meal to make on weekday nights or for a pasta picnic! Enjoy the bounty of sweet, fresh summer tomatoes and basil featured in this dish. Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! ½ lb Plain Fettuccine (or another Olive Us fettuccine such as Basil Garlic, Lemon Basil, Spinach…

Tomato Salad with Avocado and Greens

A comforting and hearty salad that goes well with any meal and is super quick to make! In a large bowl, toss together: 4C greens of choice ½ avocado, sliced or diced 4-5 medium tomatoes, sliced 3-4 radishes, sliced (optional) Handful of seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame etc.) 1/4C goat cheese, crumbled Dress with: 1/4C Olive…

Smoky and Spicy Marinated Tofu

This marinated tofu can be made a day ahead if needed and goes great on a Buddha bowl, over rice, in a stir-fry, beside a cob of corn, or on a salad! Go ahead… play with your food! 1 block extra firm tofu, cubed and dried off* 2 Tbsp Olive Us Harissa Olive Oil (or…

Trumpet Pasta with Oregano Zucchini

This is a light and delicious dish that is perfect served alongside a large salad or at a summer dinner party! ½ lb Plain Trumpet pasta (or any of the other short pastas at Olive Us, like Trumpet Herb) 1/4C Olive Us Leek Fused Olive Oil (or Garlic , Single Varietal, Basil, Lemon, or Milanese Gremolata…

Lemon Caprese Pasta Salad

A light, refreshing pasta salad perfect for summer! Share this at a lunch or dinner party amongst friends or as an easy weeknight meal. Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! ½ lb Lemon Chive Rooster Comb Pasta (or another short pasta from Olive Us such as Tri-colour Wheels, Pesto Cavatappi, or Garlic Chive Seashells) 2 Tbsp…

Summer Strawberry Pesto Pasta Salad

A bright and beautiful salad to make in the summer when the strawberries are especially sweet! ½ lb Pesto Blend Pasta (or another short pasta from Olive Us such as Trumpet Herb Blend, Pesto Cavatappi, or Gourmet Five Blend) 2 Tbsp Olive Us Basil Olive Oil (or Lemon, Milanese Gremolata, or Garlic Olive Oil) 2…